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NYC FOODIE BIRTHDAY LUNCH OF THE YEAR: SUSHIDEN
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We sat at the sushi bar and told sushi chef Nozumu Abe to serve us whatever sushi he wanted. We eat Everything! Well, 21 pieces later, a few tears of joy, and some chills from some orgasmic culinary bites, Sushiden provided a phenomenal, mind-blowing meal. And here we go...
This Fluke was no fluke-good stuff!
Totally macked on this Mackerel..I had a little crush.
Hey Pink Snapper, you are pretty, and fantastic!
Why hello there fish who's name I forgot-you are still wonderful.
Yo, best Sweet Shrimp I've ever had, thank you kindly.
Wild King Salmon from Alaska, you can rule me any day. You are unbelievable!
Heyyy amazing piece of different kind of salmon, you are divine.
Well hello there freshest piece of scallop I ever put in my mouth. Hope to see you again real soon!
Hola Sea Urchin, I would swim with you everyday if I could. Call me some time.
And hola to you to amazing Ikura, I think you, me, and that sea urchin should have a threesome in the ocean one day, if you are open to it. You already tickled my taste buds, so, lets give it a go.
Ciao, Tuna flown in from Italy, you are bellisimo. Ti Amo.
Ah, Chu Toro, you realize you just melted in my mouth?! You complete me.
Well, well, well Japanese Mackerel fish cake..where have you been all my life? It is a true honor to finally meet you. You are flavorful and unique. Hope to see you soon babe.
And, hello to You, Japanese Mackerel, just met your fishcake friend, nice gal. You are sexy and tasty as heck too..Lunch next week??
Yee-haww, Horse Mackerel, was truly honored to take you for a ride. Your fishy flavor turns me on.
Wow, roasted shrimp brains, never met you before. You are so interesting, unique, and intriguing. Thank you for hanging with me this afternoon. A true pleasure.
OMG! Eel! You are sooo naughty! You do realize you just melted in my mouth! You didn't even touch my teeth. You complete me.
Hey Toro hand roll, I want to take you with me everywhere I go. You are wonderful!
Hey hun, totally forgot your name, but that doesn't mean you aren't memorable. I was sort of in a food coma by the time you arrived. I still love you though. Drinks next week?
Well, seared Salmon, you are so darn sizzling hot. I love how you tease me with your looks, and your fantastic flavor. Great personality too! You are def. a keeper. I know you aren't Jewish, but not only do I not practice any religion, even if I did, when you are in love, nothing really else matters.
Ahhhh...Japanese Omelet, thanks for ending this magical meal on a titilating note. You are fabulous.
Sushiden 19 E. 49th Street (bet. 5th and Madison) New York, NY 10017 212-758-2700 www.sushiden.com
]]>NYC FOODIE CULINARY TRIP OF THE WEEK: MIAMI
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A side of crispy hominy ($5) was addictively good.
Local golden tilefish and cobia ceviche ($10) with papaya, avocado, and citrus was superb.
Wood roasted double yolk farm egg ($8) with cave aged gruyere, roasted tomato, chives, and sourdough crostini was mind-blowing!
Crispy sweet and spicy pork belly ($15) with kimchi, crushed peanuts, and swank farm pea shoots, had great flavor and texture combinations.
The popcorn and peanuts dessert ($9) with chocolate peanut butter candy bar, and buttered popcorn ice cream was ingenious, playful, and wonderful!
Michael's is now one of my favorite restaurants in all of America-worth the trip!
Michael's Genuine Food and Drink 130 Northeast 40th Street Miami, FL 33137 (305) 573-5550 www.michaelsgenuine.com
A burger at Maxine's Bar and Bistro in South Beach was surprisingly excellent and great! Didn't think of Miami having a great burger, but this one was fabulous!
Maxine's Bistro and Bar 1756 Collins Ave in The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club Miami Beach, FL 33139 www.catalinahotel.com/eat
My last meal in Miami came at Sra. Martinez, Chef Michelle Bernstein's Spanish tapas follow-up to her famed Michy's. It, too, was a fantastic restaurant. I took advantage of their $22 pre-fixe lunch special, which was a great deal.
Roasted piquillo peppers, slow roasted and in extra virgin olive oil was simple and lovely.
Bacon wrapped medjool dates, with Valdeon blue cheese and marcona almonds were orgasmic!
Grilled skirt steak with churrasco, rosemary scented fries, and chimichurri was delicious.
Chef Bernstein's "Flan de Mama" with sherry and fresh cream, was not only orgasmic and amazing, it was the BEST flan I have ever eaten!
Miami is known for their sexy beaches, hot nightlife, and hot people, but the food down there is pretty darn hot too!
]]>NYC FOODIE UPCOMING EVENT OF THE WEEK: FÊTE DE CAMPAGNE
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Check out the press release for this upcoming event:
Landmarc’s Chef Marc Murphy Invites You To Fête de Campagne A Midnight Feast Presented by Time Warner Center’s Culinary Club, Circle of Taste
WHAT: Savor the rustic flavors and classic tradition of the Fête de Campagne, a French country feast that has long been a favorite of Chef Marc Murphy.
Join Chef Murphy as he hosts his take on this convivial celebration, transporting guests to rural France through a midnight sampling of assorted house made sausages and charcuterie, goose fat fries with aioli, a variety of French cheeses, mussels in white wine, smoky bacon tarte flambé, a selection of sweet crêpes, French desserts and much more.
Guests will toast to the fête with ample amounts of wine and beer, as well as enjoy the French Pearl, a special cocktail honoring this lively and festive occasion.
WHERE: Landmarc 10 Columbus Circle, 3rd floor NY, NY 10019 Columbus Circle and 59th Street Subways: 1, A,B,C,D
WHEN: Friday, March 12, 2010 at Midnight PRICE: $75 per ticket (includes food, beverages taxes & gratuity) Go to www.circleoftaste.com to purchase tickets
BON APPETIT!]]>NYC FOODIE LUNCH OF THE WEEK: TASTE GOOD MALAYSIAN
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www.wanderingfoodie.com, and we had a truly fantastic tasting!
A perfect roti canai and some great pickled vegetables to start the meal.
A curry laksa with stuffed bean curd was outstanding!
I didn't think anything could top that curry laksa until I had the Singapore Laksa with flavors so complex and delicious, it was a truly mind-blowing dish, that still lingers in my mind!
A fine rendition of beef satay and crispy fish cakes were some other great appetizers.
Char Kway Teow, a noodle dish with beef and shrimp was fine.
Beef rendang was delicious.
After having this amazing meal I realized how worth it was to travel 20 minutes on the subway. Taste Good Malaysian surely tastes good!
Taste Good Malaysian 8218 45th Avenue Elmhurst, NY 11373 718-898-8001
]]>TABLE FOR ONE: DBGB
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The place was packed on a Wednesday night, and I'm not sure why. I don't think the food is that great. I ordered the Beaujolaise sausage ($13) and the Vermont sausage ($15).
The Beaujolaise was a sausage with pork, mushrooms, onion, bacon, and red wine, lentils de puy. It was definitely tasty, juicy, and fine.
The Vermont sausage was smoked pork and cheddar, with hash browns and red onion creme frache. I was not a huge fan of this one.
For dessert I had the coffee-bourbon sundae ($9) with caramelized pecans, brownies, bourbon gelée, coffee tuile & whipped cream. It sounded good, but again, I was unimpressed with it, and my reaction after trying it was, "Eh." Did not do it for me, and I didn't even finish it.
DBGB is a fine place to have a glass of wine or a beer from their extensive beer menu. The place looks great with it's "Bowery Chic" decor. But if amazing Daniel Boulud cuisine is what you crave, I'd stop by one of his uptown restaurants instead. Something just doesn't click on the Bowery for DB on this one.
DBGB 299 Bowery (bet. Houston and 1st St.) New York, NY 10003 212-933-5300 www.danielnyc.com
]]>TABLE FOR ONE: TRAVERTINE
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A roasted bone marrow ($16) with horseradish gremolata, kumquat, and duck marmalade, black garlic crostini was unbelievable!
Beef carpaccio ($14) with roasted beets, mountain gorgonzola, aioli di manzo was delicious and addictive.
A signature pasta dish of garganelli ($17) with shiitake, brussel sprouts, and browned butter was delicious and perfect.
End with a Greek yogurt panna cotta ($9) with prosciutto caramel, red grapes, and honey pepper crostini and let the romance begin. (Unless you are dining alone, as I was, and in that case, have another glass of wine, get more buzzed, and entertain the staff and diners with mind-blowing magic and comedy.)
Travertine 19 Kenmare St. (bet. Elizabeth and Bowery) New York, NY 10012 212-966-1810 www.travertinenyc.com
]]>NYC FOODIE LUNCH OF THE WEEK: AUREOLE
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Pastrami Pork Belly Sliders ($15) with raclette cheese, cole slaw and Russian dressing were addictively good.
A Smoked Duck Foie Gras Terrine ($23) with quince, port jelly, endive remoulade, and pain d'epice, was a geometric work of art, with flavors and textures perfectly complemented.
My entree of Duck Confit ($25) with sweet potato puree, black trumpet mushrooms, and blackberry duck jus, might have been the most perfectly cooked duck I have ever had! The crackling skin, the tender meat, and everything on this plate was ingenius, and teased my taste buds with every bite.
A Yellowfin Tuna Tataki ($21) with spicy Asian greens, cilantro, scallion, and miso lychee dressing was simple, refreshing, and a salad you'd desire to eat on a daily basis.
When dining at Aureole you MUST stay for dessert because they are exceptional!
A Caramel Corn Sundae ($8) with chocolate sauce, bananas, and salted peanut butter cookies was playful and truly wonderful.
The Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta ($10) with citrus salad, fennel croutons, and savory honey was ingenious, amazing, mind-blowing, and a true work of art!
Come to Aureole for lunch or dinner, dine on perfectly executed, smart food, and smile. I sure did.
Aureole One Bryant Park 135 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 212-319-1660 www.charliepalmer.com
]]>TABLE FOR ONE: GEORGIA'S EASTSIDE BBQ
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Georgia's Eastside BBQ 192 Orchard St. (bet. Houston and Stanton) New York, NY 10002 212-253-6280 www.georgiaseastsidebbq.com
]]>NYC FOODIE QUICK BITE: BILL'S BAR AND BURGER
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Bill's Bar and Burger 22 9th Avenue (at 13th St.) New York, NY 10014 212-414-3003 www.brguestrestaurants.com
]]>NYC FOODIE UPCOMING COOL EVENT: CIRCLE OF TASTE'S "THE BEST OF BEEF AND THE BEAUTY OF BAROLO AT PORTER HOUSE NEW YORK
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Circle of Taste Porter House New York The Best of Beef & The Beauty of Barolo February 9, 2010; Dinner begins at 7pm $175 pp; all inclusive
Circle of Taste Member - You are invited to reserve your seat for an exclusive dinner of Beef & Barolo at Porter House New York with Chef Michael Lomonaco and Master Sommelier Roger Dagorn. Experience a one-of-a kind menu of the best of American beef and Italian Barolo wines. Indulge in robust, hand-crafted Barolo wines paired with a bold steakhouse-inspired menu celebrating exceptional cuts of beef in modern preparations.
The expertly selected chef’s menu will offer the best of American beef including poached filet mignon, succulent short ribs and dry aged prime rib among other flavorful Barolo-inspired presentations.
All the wines will be a selection of highly sought after and difficult to acquire Barolo wines produced in limited quantities. The selection of rich, deeply concentrated full-bodied wines of Italy’s Barolo region will be curated and presented by Master Sommelier Roger Dagorn from Porter House New York.
Guests will experience this remarkable evening within Porter House New York’s intimate Wine Cellar.
Surprise your Valentine early with this delicious and delightful evening for two.
MENU Porter House New York Chef /Partner Michael Lomonaco and Roger Dagorn MS invite you to Celebrate the Glory of BEEF & BAROLO February 9, 2010 In A multi course tasting menu
